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2023BGG rank #1,583

Last Light

by Roy Cannaday · Grey Fox Games

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Players2–4
Time45–75m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Last Light?

Last Light is a fast-paced 4x game with 3D planets and a rotating board in which players playing asymmetrical alien factions simultaneously gather light right before the heat death of the universe. Each turn, players select an action card, then all players take their actions simultaneously, exploring planets, mining for resources, gaining new technologies, and commanding fleets all while racing to the center of a rotating board to the last known white dwarf star to gather light for their civilization to survive. The first player to gather 20 light has what they need to overcome their rivals and lay claim to the last light in the universe and win!

How it plays

Mechanics

Action RetrievalArea Majority / InfluenceDice RollingGrid MovementHand ManagementKing of the HillMap DeformationSimultaneous Action SelectionSolo / Solitaire GameVariable Phase OrderVariable Player Powers

On the shelf

Categories

CivilizationEconomicNegotiationScience FictionSpace ExplorationWargame

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